Kent, Washington vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 21.0% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,504 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Mesa
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Kent, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower